Tata Nano to get diesel power
The world's cheapest car to get a diesel powerplant in its line-up
Tata's diminutive Nano will soon be hitting the market with a standard 30bhp, 624cc gasoline engine mated to a four-speed manual transmission. While that may seem a bit small and underpowered, those looking to spend just US$2,500 on a brand new car aren't likely to complain.
When it was first introduced, Chairman Ratan Tata indicated that a diesel engine was likely soon after launch - and it seems he wasn't kidding around.
Displacing 800 cubic centimeters and equipped with common-rail fuel injection along with a turbocharger, the planned twin cylinder diesel engine has been jointly developed by German powertrain specialists FEV, Bosch and Honeywell.
So far, no pricing, horsepower or fuel mileage figure have been released, but the oil-burner is sure to improve fuel mileage even further and will likely add a bit to the cost of the world's cheapest car.
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